Authorities say another person has died in a fatal crash on a Florida highway, bringing the death toll to seven. Two big rigs and two passenger vehicles collided and spilled diesel fuel across the highway... Read More.

A North Port man that was already in jail for allegedly selling drugs near a church is facing new charges related to child pornography. After getting a warrant for Ronnie Neace Jr.'s cell phone... Read More.

A public meeting is set for next Wednesday as the city of Venice plans to update the community on the downtown beautification project. That project is now about 60 percent complete- the meeting is... Read More.

Florida boaters killed a record number of manatees in 2018 and the state reported a near-record of manatee deaths overall. The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission recorded 119 manatees killed by a boat... Read More.

No one was injured when a plane landed at Venice Airport and ended up on its nose when the landing gear failed. Authorities say the single-engine, four-seat Beechcraft Bonanza landed without incident shortly after... Read More.

The holiday travel season officially ended yesterday, with gas at levels that we haven't seen in a few years. According to AAA, the average price of gas around the Sarasota area is $2.05 a... Read More.

A helicopter crashed off the Florida Gulf coast, injuring three people who were rescued along with another passenger by those aboard a nearby boat. The Bradenton Herald reports that the helicopter was flying low over... Read More.

North Port city commissioners are holding a special meeting today to approve the employment contract for Heather Taylor as the city’s new deputy city clerk. Taylor had worked as a human resources administrative assistant... Read More.